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Bhairavi P.

Paris, France

$27/hr
4.8
114 jobs

Hi, I am Bhairavi. Thank you for visiting my profile! I am a Freelance Fashion Designer with 4 years of experience of creating designs and their technical packs. I am currently based in Paris, working with Parisian and International Fashion Brands. I primarily create Womenswear and Menswear designs and I have experience of designing in multiple categories of the same like Streetwear, Luxury and Couture, Loungewear, etc. Having worked with many startups, international brands and niche brands ( in USA, Australia, UK, Spain, UAE, Mexico, Paris), I have the expertise to create garments from start to finish. I am confident that I can meet your goals and create aesthetically appealing products that are also commercially successful. What I offer - ✅ Garment Designs - Womenswear, Menswear. ✅Collection Plan and Development - Doing a thorough trend analysis and market research in order to create a collection plan that is relevant to the target customers and that also at the same time aligns with the brand image. (Includes Mood boards, Fabric Boards, Colour Boards, Texture Board, colour ways and Fashion Illustrations). ✅Technical Packs - Creating comprehensive sketches (interior view, front and back view, zoomed view), construction details, bill of material and size chart with grading that can be sent to manufactures and ateliers. ✅Sourcing and Consultation - Suggesting and finding the right fabrics and trims in the your budget. ✅Prototyping - Creating the perfect first sample and managing its production with manufacturers around the world. Why hire me - ⭐️ Four years of experience of working in the Fashion Capital ⭐️ Artistic and Creative ⭐️High Quality Work ⭐️High problem solving capacity ⭐️ Effective Communicator ⭐️Flexible pricing and schedule ⭐️Keen eyes for details ⭐️Bachelor's Degree In Fashion Design and Technology from International Fashion Academy, Paris. "She is the best fashion designer to ever work with! She is very talented and understands what we need. I highly recommend her, and will continue to work with her in the long term" - Client Review So, if you are looking for a motivated and hardworking set of hands, let’s have a chat! Hoping to hear from you!

  • Fashion Design
  • Tech Pack
  • Fashion Illustration
  • Fashion Pre-Production
  • Fashion Forecasting
  • 2D Design
  • Fabric Selection
  • Manufacturing & Construction
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Fashion Consultation
  • Fashion & Apparel
  • Prototype Design
  • Product Launch
  • Garment Fitting
Wima A.

Bandung, Indonesia

$15/hr
4.3
98 jobs

Hello... Good day I am Wima Artika a fashion designer and tech pack specialist. I am a passionate and creative fashion designer with a strong eye for style, detail, and innovation. From concept development to final design, I specialize in transforming ideas into unique and wearable pieces. With experience in sketching, fabric selection, trend research, and garment construction, I bring both artistic vision and technical skill to every project. Whether you're building a brand or creating a custom design, I always focus on quality, good collaboration and 100% satisfied with my clients.

  • Costume
  • Clothing
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Pattern Design
  • Sketching
  • Mixed Media
  • Wardrobe Styling
  • Ready-To-Wear
  • Fashion Illustration
  • Sizing
  • Color Balancing
  • Color Theory
  • Mockup
Giorgia P.

Rome, Italy

$60/hr
5.0
95 jobs

Expert Fashion Designer & Tech Pack Specialist | Supporting Brands from Concept to Production I work with fashion brands to transform initial concepts into production-ready designs combining creativity, technical precision and manufacturing know-how. I specialize in apparel design, technical development and trend-driven collections, providing complete support throughout the design and production process. My goal is to help brands bring their vision to life with style, accuracy and efficiency. Whether you're launching your first collection or scaling an established brand, I can provide flexible, expert support tailored to your needs, with a strong focus on quality and execution. ✨ What I Offer * 🧵 Fashion Design Capsule or full collections tailored to your brand identity and target market * 🎨 Flat Sketches Black & white and color versions, fully editable and ready for production * 📘 Professional Tech Packs All technical specs including measurements, materials, labels, construction, BOM and more * 📊 Trend Research and Moodboards Visual direction, color palettes and concept development * 🌍 Manufacturer Support Assistance in sourcing and liaising with reliable manufacturers worldwide, including trusted options in Italy with low MOQs and high-quality standards ✅ Why Work With Me 🔹 Top Rated Plus Freelancer on Upwork 🔹 100% Job Success with long-term client partnerships 🔹 Over 15 years of experience in fashion and technical design 🔹 In-depth understanding of the full production cycle 🔹 Experience with international startups and established brands 🔹 Fluent in both English and Italian 🔹 Clear, fast and reliable communication 📩 Let’s bring your vision to life. Message me to discuss how I can support your next collection.

  • Fashion Design
  • Technical Design
  • Tech Flat
  • Tech Pack
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Flat Design
  • Fashion & Beauty
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Design for Manufacturing
  • Dress
Ahsan A.

Lahore, Pakistan

$9/hr
4.8
48 jobs

I am a self-motivated textile professional with a passion for innovation, problem-solving, and continuous learning. With a solid background in apparel sourcing, product development, and textile manufacturing, I bring extensive experience from working with renowned global brands and sourcing companies. Whether working on a short-term project or long-term partnership, my focus is always on streamlining operations, driving quality, and increasing productivity. I take pride in my integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to adapt quickly while delivering consistent results. Key Strengths: Textile & Apparel Sourcing (prototype to production) Technical Expertise: Tech Pack Creation, Pattern Making, Grading (DXF/Gerber), Mood Boards, Digital Printing Design & Development: Fabric sourcing, Apparel design, Product development for startups & established brands Strong Industry Network: Trusted relationships with leading textile manufacturers Project Management: Organized, dependable, and results-oriented Client Communication: Outstanding customer service with a professional voice and a collaborative approach Brands I've Worked With: Next | Levi's | Zara | Bershka | American Eagle | Dunnes | DKNY | Guess | Gas | Tom Tailor | Sainsbury's | Teddy Smith | Decathlon | Sydney Blazer — among others. I’m ready to take on new challenges and help your brand scale with efficient, high-quality textile and apparel solutions. Let’s connect and discuss how I can contribute to your next project. Here’s a list of relevant skills as a textile professional, I’ve grouped them by category for clarity and better understanding for you: Textile & Apparel Production Skills Textile Design Fabric Sourcing Fabric Development Garment Construction Apparel Production Surface Pattern Design Print Design (Textiles) Fabric Testing & Quality Control Eco-friendly / Sustainable Textiles Fashion Design & Development Skills Fashion CAD (CLO3D, Browzwear, Optitex) Technical Drawing / Flat Sketches Fashion Illustration (Hand & Digital) Trend Forecasting Mood Boards & Concept Development Color Theory & Fabric Selection Couture & High-End Fashion Design Streetwear & Casualwear Design Product Development & Technical Skills Tech Pack Creation BOM (Bill of Materials) Development Pattern Grading Fit & Size Specification Garment Prototyping Apparel Sampling Pattern Digitization Specialized Apparel Categories Sportswear & Activewear Design Workwear & Uniforms Kidswear / Childrenswear Lingerie & Intimates Swimwear Design Outerwear Design Denim & Wash Development Knitwear Design Sourcing & Supply Chain Skills Supplier Search Vendor Management Apparel Manufacturing Liaison Global Sourcing (China, Pakistan, India, Turkey, etc.) Costing & Price Negotiation Production Management Additional Valuable Skills Sewing (Hand & Machine) Draping & Fabric Manipulation Costume Design Embroidery & Embellishment Design Quality Assurance (Apparel & Textiles) Sustainable Fashion & Ethical Production. Thank you

  • Costume
  • Clothing
  • Textile
  • Patternmaking
  • Sourcing
  • Tech Pack
  • Fashion Design
  • Sewing
  • Fashion & Apparel
  • Clothing & Merchandise Design
  • Denim
  • Fashion Illustration
  • Mass Market Fashion Design
  • Supplier Search
  • Procurement
Rebecca F.

London, United Kingdom

$75/hr
5.0
101 jobs

Hi I'm Rebecca, a 33 year old freelance Fashion Designer living in London and the owner of the Fashion Design Studio called RLF Designs Ltd. I have over 10 years experience in the fashion industry working with well known high street retailers. I have knowledge from inspiration, sketch all the way through to product and fits. I have worked with a huge amount of factories from UK, Europe to Far East with the ability to communicate to achieve the best sample. I've worked at ASOS for 5 years across multi product jersey & woven in womenswear design department. I have also worked at River Island for 1.5 years in multi product woven womenswear working with our factories in India every day. I have worked with a variety of global brands whilst freelancing such as Marks & Spencer, Missguided, Shein & UK suppliers as well as designing & launching multiple brands for clients. I am looking for projects anything from creating trend boards to inspire you to designing collections and creating tech packs to be sent to factories. I also have knowledge in fits when the samples are made to reduce sampling as well as production communication with manufacturers. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions & I look forward to working with you in the future!

  • Embroidery
  • Fashion Design
  • Tech Pack
  • Swimwear
  • Underwear
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Screen Printing
  • Mood Board
  • Artwork & Print Specs
  • Microsoft Office
  • Digital Printing
  • Garment Measurements
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe InDesign
  • Hand-Drawn Style
Jennie C.

Leeds, United Kingdom

$75/hr
4.9
52 jobs

I'm a technical designer with a speciality in luxury lingerie design. I also cover the categories of Swimwear, Nightwear & Athleisure/ Activewear. I have worked with numerous UK, USA & European brands, from Global to Start Up - with over 15 years experience in the industry. I have previously designer for worldwide retailers and UK Lingerie design house’s, who manage the design and production of lingerie for many global brands, where I was employed for over 10 years. I now run my own freelance design and development consultancy, Bare Contour - a specialist design house focused on developing high quality, visually stunning and well fitting lingerie and swimwear for start up brands. Swimsuits, Bikinis, Bras, Bodies, Suspenders, Robes, Chemises, Pyjamas, Loungewear and beyond, I've developed 1000's of products over the years! I have in depth technical/manufacturing knowledge and excellent cad illustration skills, with a thorough understanding of garment construction, fit & performance. My work is always grounded in quality fit & finishing, and I have collaborated with factories all over the world to develop beautiful samples and production for my clients. I love to develop ranges from initial concepts, moodboards and trend research, through to design development and finally detailed technical specs ready for the factory floor. I have extensive experience of sourcing, in depth fabric knowledge and skills in pattern development. Over the years I have worked with many factories closely all over the world, so understand what they need from a tech pack to make your vision a reality. TECH PACKS I produce detailed, professional factory ready tech packs. Tech Packs include: Construction digram Colour rendered CAD Measurement Diagram Graded Measurement Chart for pattern development Bill of Materials with supplier details for fabrications Packaging information Reference imagery of fit and construction KEY SKILLS - Detailed cad illustration skills, whether its a technical black and white flat drawing truly correct for construction, or an illustration in colour brought to life with the depth of realistic fabric rendering, I can provide an invaluable image of your idea fulfilling the needs of both yourself and your manufacturer. Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator. - Seamless repeat print design, particularly relevant to Swimwear & Active Wear - Presentation boards, range plans, line sheets - Moodboards, Colour research with Pantones and Catwalk Analysis - Fabric Sourcing; Detailed knowledge of fabrics and componentry which is fit for purpose, I have a global network of fabric and trim suppliers for all volumes and price ranges. - Fitting Analysis; I can work with your manufacturer on fit improvements throughout the process. - Sizing, Grading & Testing Performance suggestions, knowledge of all functional and performance requirements. I also have numerous manufacturing contacts if required at varying quantities and price points, including low MOQ Options. I will be able to guide you through the product development process & help you understand the possibilities within the design, sourcing and manufacturing process - as well as how to overcome the hurdles a startup or new brand can face. I look forward to working with you on bringing your idea to life :)

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Illustration
  • CAD
  • Procreate
  • Fashion Forecasting
  • Fashion Design
  • Underwear
  • Tech Pack
  • Clothing & Merchandise Design
  • Swimwear
  • Fashion & Apparel
  • Product Development
  • Manufacturing

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